How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_API061 - Material type &1 specified for industrial material is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_API - Messages for Product Interfaces

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Material type &1 specified for industrial material is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The material type you have entered for the industrial material is not
defined in the OLTP System. The product cannot be transferred to the
OLTP System with the material type &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the possible entries button to choose a valid material type.
Note that for service products and financing products you can only
enter service material types (DIEN and material types derived from
this).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API061 - Material type &1 specified for industrial material is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API061 indicates that the material type specified for an industrial material is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a product in the SAP system, and the material type you are using does not meet the requirements for industrial materials.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type specified does not correspond to the allowed types for industrial materials in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict certain material types from being used as industrial materials.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the material type being entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is a valid material type for industrial materials. Common material types for industrial materials include ROH (Raw Materials), HALB (Semi-finished Goods), and FERT (Finished Goods).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings in the following areas:
  
  Material Type Configuration: Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration for material types. Ensure that the material type you are using is allowed for industrial materials.
  Product Master Data: Ensure that the product master data is correctly set up and that the material type is compatible with the product type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to product and material management to understand the restrictions and requirements for industrial materials.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check the material type and its configuration.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials in the system.
  Testing: If you are making changes to the configuration, it is advisable to test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.